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lol.
http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index...040.xml&coll=1
I think we should at least call and see what the deal is. I understand he has been hurt but he could block shots and rebound. Would look good next to Tim.
In related 7 footer news, Boston has put Robert Swift on their Summer League Roster. http://www.celticsblog.com/2009/7/1/...nally-play-for
lol.
I'd take Tyson, yea.
The price for a trade within the division would outweigh Chandler's upside. Plus we have enough of an injury risk with Tim and Blair's knees and Manu's ankles. Why add Chandler's problems to the list?
Uh isn't he due 10+ mil next season?
I believe it is
$11,850,000 09/10
$12,750,000 10/11 player option
If we trade bonner/finley/mason the money is close enough to push through, but Mason would be the deal breaker for me.
He's broken and his stats fell off a cliff last year.
Pass.
He's due too much money...But TC is exactly what the Spurs need.
sign chris wilcox and trade him for chandler
As a Piston fan, I'd love for Detroit to trade for Chandler, but it's been pretty clear that New Orleans is struggling financially and they merely want to dump his salary and, having used their cap space on Gordon and Villanueva, the Pistons don't have enough expiring contracts.
Last year he was injured, and even when he played, he was playing injured. His stats fell off, but if he does return healthy (always a question mark for players that have shown a propensity of getting injured), I'd take him if the Pistons could get him. He's not worth his contract, but the NBA is devoid of true centers. He's big and athletic, he's still very young, he runs the floor, and he is an above average post defender. Healthy, he gives a team 10/10. Obviously not a superstar or even an all star, but where as the team I root for currently would start Kwame Brown at center, I'll take him no questions asked. Plus, while he's way overpaid, his contract is only for two years (if he picks up his option, which is likely).
It would ruin a team's chances for cap space in 2010 to take on his contract. But, if they're a team that won't be a player in the 2010 free agency, and they need a center, I'd take the risk of his injuries and acquire him.
we need to keep Bonner and Mason, they are the top shooters on the team and we need to keep the lane open for TP, RJ, Blair, and Manu.
please everyone, stop with the stoopid package ideas
I know the money is alot, but next off season that is a huge expiring deal with a quality player attached to it. He will be 26 in October, high risk high reward investment. I hear you on the Blair, Duncan, Ginobli injury concerns. At least we aren't talking about Sheed.
Damaged goods. Moving on.
We don't know how hurt he is or isn't right now
I have to agree somewhat with Jam "the fence" Stone
It is kind of unfair to judge Chandler's numbers because he was hurt all year. It is not like he was healthy and his numbers fell off.
Now, his injuries are a big concern, but if he was healthy, he would easily be number one on my list of bigs even with his contract.
26 year old 7'1 proven rebounder/shot blocker, it is worth a phone call. The worst that could happen is the spurs get a bad medical report and move on with free agency.
The doctor who failed Chandler's physical is the same doctor who did the surgery on his toe. If that's not a red flag, I don't know what is.
So you think he will never play again, or just not be effective?
He already played again after he failed his physical. But it sounds like his toe injury is degenerative and he also has ankle problems. Add in back issues and he's way too much of an injury concern. There's probably only a 50/50 chance he's healthy come next playoffs.
Plus he didn't rebound that well last year or block shots well for the last few years and Chandler doesn't make much sense. He might be worth the gamble for a team that could hope he bounces back but for a team like the Spurs who just needs a solid piece in the middle, way too many question marks.
Fair enough. He was never really a shot blocker though. More of a long shot altering player. But the lack of blocks was always a knock on him.
I know he played last year, but he was hobbled the entire time. I meant more would he ever play at 100%, which you think no.
I agree it is a big gamble, but if the Spurs miss out on Sheed and Dice (now Gortat as well) I would rather have him than Gooden, Bass...
I'm too lazy to go research it, but the doctor who failed his physical was the doctor that did a procedure on his foot a few years ago, not the one who treated his toe problem this past season. I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere. I could be wrong, but just wanted to clarify that point.
Uh no.. Might as well trade for Camby.
He might overcome the injury, but he can't overcome that $12M contract. That price tag makes any risk on his health too big. If he had more injury problems after spending that much on him, it would be a complete freaking nightmare. No way the FO plays roulette with the remainder of Duncan's career.
Oh well. It was worth a try.
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